Gannett’s President of Domestic Publishing to Retire

McLean, VA –Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced today that John Zidich, president of Domestic Publishing and
publisher of USA TODAY, will retire after more than 40 years with the company. Zidich’s retirement will be effective April 3, 2018.

“John played an instrumental role in setting the
strategic direction for Gannett during his tenure. We are grateful for his
leadership and innumerable contributions to Gannett during his esteemed career.
John’s devotion to our readers, advertisers and employees is something that
will always stand out during our time together. I appreciate his commitment to
a smooth transition over the next few months,” said Robert Dickey, Gannett president and
chief executive officer.

Zidich was named President of Domestic Publishing and
publisher of USA TODAY in 2015. In this role, he has oversight for the domestic
publishing business, which includes the company’s 109 local media properties
plus USA TODAY. Previously, he was chief
executive of Republic Media and publisher of The Arizona Republic and West
Group President. Before his time in Phoenix, he served as president and
publisher of the Reno (Nev.) Gazette-Journal, after starting his Gannett career
in 1977 at the Stockton Record, formerly owned by Gannett.

About Gannett

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an innovative, digitally focused
media and marketing solutions company committed to strengthening communities
across our network. With an unmatched local-to-national reach, Gannett touches
the lives of more than 110 million people monthly with our Pulitzer-Prize
winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and
services. Gannett brands include USA TODAY NETWORK with the iconic USA TODAY
and more than 100 local media brands, digital marketing services companies ReachLocal
and SweetIQ, and U.K. media company Newsquest. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.